Versorgung von Familien im Wochenbett - Was ein Hausarzt wissen sollte

The post-natal phase plays a central role in the formation of young families. The family practitioner (FP) - as a low threshold medical specialist for the whole family - should be available as a competent contact person for families during this time. Because of the expected increasing number of gaps in the care provided by midwives in some regions, the need for FP post natal phase consultations in these areas will increase. Therefore a basic knowledge of the physiological changes in mother and child as well as in the preventive approach to postnatal care is important for FPs.